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LFL: Malaysia’s military involvement in the Saudi-led coalition war in Yemen must end

StatementsJune 19, 2018

Press Statement Malaysia’s military involvement in the Saudi-led coalition war in Yemen must end 19 June 2018 Lawyers for Liberty notes with concern Malaysia’s involvement in the Saudi Arabia-led coalition war against Yemen that started in 2015 and continues to this day. We refer to various reports, including from the UN Panel of Experts on…

UN Special Rapporteur’s comment to the Malaysian Government on the Anti-Fake News Bill 2018

ReportsApril 6, 2018

In his official letter to the Malaysian government dated 3 April 2018, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression David Kaye expresses his concerns on the Anti-Fake News Bill 2018, addressing the issues of vagueness, disproportionate penalties imposed upon offenders, extraterritorial application, and the drafting…